Vedic Astrology · Muhurta
Vivah Muhurat
विवाह मुहूर्त · Hindu wedding / marriage ceremony
Vivah Muhurat (marriage muhurta) is the auspicious time selected for a Hindu wedding ceremony. Marriage is one of the 16 Samskaras (sacred rites of passage) and choosing the right muhurta is considered essential for a prosperous and harmonious married life. Key factors include the couple's birth charts, the day of the week, the lunar tithi, the nakshatra, and the absence of inauspicious yogas.
Auspicious Tithis (Lunar Days)
- ◆2nd (Dwitiya), 3rd (Tritiya), 5th (Panchami), 7th (Saptami), 10th (Dashami), 11th (Ekadashi), 13th (Trayodashi) of both fortnights
- ◆Purnima (Full Moon) — especially auspicious
Auspicious Nakshatras
Best Days of the Week
Inauspicious Periods to Avoid
- ✕Rahu Kaal on the chosen day
- ✕Yamaganda Kaal
- ✕Gulika Kaal
- ✕Bhradra (Vishti Karana)
- ✕Amavasya (new moon) — strictly avoided
- ✕Ashada, Bhadrapada, Ashwin months (when solar transit is in Karka/Singh/Kanya) — in many traditions
- ✕During the groom's or bride's Sade Sati peak
Key Muhurta Rules
- 1
Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Shukla Panchami) is a highly auspicious pan-India marriage date
- 2
The Moon should not be in the 8th house from the ascendant at the time of marriage
- 3
Jupiter (Guru) and Venus (Shukra) should not be combust (astangata) or retrograde during the muhurta
- 4
Both kundlis must be matched for compatibility (guna milan) before selecting muhurta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vivah Muhurat?
Vivah Muhurat is the auspicious date and time selected for a Hindu marriage ceremony. It is determined by analysing the Panchanga (five elements of the almanac: tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga, karana) and the birth charts of the bride and groom.
Which nakshatra is best for marriage?
Rohini is considered the most auspicious nakshatra for marriage in Vedic astrology. Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Mrigashira, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati are also considered auspicious.
Which months are good for Hindu marriage?
Margashirsha (November–December), Magha (January–February), Phalguna (February–March), Vaishakha (April–May), and Jyeshtha (May–June) are traditionally considered auspicious months for marriage in North India. South Indian traditions may vary.
Can marriage happen on Amavasya?
No. Amavasya (new moon) is strictly avoided for Hindu marriages as it is considered inauspicious. Ekadashi, Chaturdashi, and Ashtami should also be avoided as per most traditions.
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